Jammu based NC leader vows to preserve Article 35A, says it reflects identity of people of J&K

Jammu: National Conference leader Devender Singh Rana on Friday described Article 35A as a constitutional guarantee to the unique identity and rights of people of Jammu and Kashmir and pledged to uphold and preserve it.

Article 35A defines the residency laws in the state and bars outsiders from buying any immovable property or applying for jobs in the state government. “We pledge to offer every sacrifice for upholding and preserving Article 35A.

It is a constitutional guarantee to the unique identity and legitimate rights of the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, irrespective of religion or caste,” the party provincial president said.